For definition of Canal Zone, referred to in text, see section
3602(b) of Title
22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.

Codification

Words “the Philippine Islands” deleted on authority of Proc. No. 2695 issued pursuant to section
1394 of Title
22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse, which recognized independence of Philippine Islands as of July 4, 1946. Proc. No. 2695 is set out under section
1394 of Title
22.

Section was not enacted as part of the Submarine Cable Act which comprises this chapter.